Royal Appliance is recalling about 149,000 Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums because the metal prong on the electrical plug can detach and stay inside the wall outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. This recall covers three specific models—UD70210, UD70210CA, and UD70210RM—sold at major retailers like Walmart, ABC Warehouse, and online at eBay from February 2014 through November 2015. There have been 14 reports of prongs detaching in outlets, and affected consumers can receive a free replacement vacuum.
If a metal prong breaks off and remains inside an energized electrical outlet, any person who touches the exposed metal piece faces a serious risk of electrical shock. Fourteen incidents of detached prongs have been reported to the company, though no injuries have occurred yet.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuum (model UD70210, UD70210CA and UD70210RM)
Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuum (model UD70210, UD70210CA and UD70210RM)
Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuum manufacture date code
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response